Re: At My Local Spirit Store

It is hard to find a good spirits store that has a very good selection of bourbon. They are out there, don't get me wrong, just not around every corner. I have been to a few, but overall the majority carry the basics like Beam White, JD, Wild Turkey 80 and 101 etc. Also, certain brands like Ancient Ancient Age are not sold in every state. Four Roses Yellow label is another example. I found that asking the store manager to see a list of bourbon they are able to order is helpful, as they can get alot of what they do not stock. But you'll have to wait however long it takes for the order to come in.

Re: At My Local Spirit Store

He should have a book that lists not only bourbon but all liquors he can get from his distributor. Ask him to see it, and look under Bourbons and Ryes. If you're in TX, it should be a decent list. There is an internet store online from TX and they have a pretty decent selection of bourbons and 'boutique' bourbons...

Re: At My Local Spirit Store

The amazing thing to me is that every liquor store I've ever been in stocks Old Crow, Ten High, OF80, etc. 20:1 over bourbons that I actually consider to be drinkable. Nothing worth buying ever seems to be available (or at least displayed) in quantity. Are there really 20 people out there drinking the vile stuff for every one of us that has even the most basic sense of taste? Sad, sad, sad.

Re: At My Local Spirit Store

That is probably very close to true (i.e., 20:1 ratio of crap drinkers to good bourbon drinkers).

Back in the 70's, there was some very famous scientist (I think it was E. O. Wilson, but that was a long time ago and I'm not sure) who put forth the theory that there is an always has been a "1 in 20" proportion of every population who excel at anything. For example, 1 in 20 doctors is head and shoulders above the other 95%. Likewise, 1 in 20 carpenters are much better than the rest. Etc, etc.